Wednesday, May 8, 2013

I've had this weird obsession with chocolate and peanut butter lately.

Specifically, I've been all about consuming the two in bar form.

But I have such a love/hate relationship with protein bars. So many of them are filled with such junk. I do my best to pick the best, but it doesn't always happen. So I got to thinking that I could make something equally satisfying at home. But in ball form.

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but...damn. These little suckers are good. And fairly good for you. Plus, they're super easy to make.

Last time I went to Whole Foods, I picked up a bag of Vega's Chocolate Energizing Smoothie mix. I love these plant-based smoothies on their own, but the stuff makes for an excellent base in homemade goods. If you don't have any on-hand, you can always double the cocoa or add more oats. Or use whatever protein powder you do have. That's the beauty of these balls, they're highly adaptable.

Notice the sprinkles? I used Trader Joe's Sugar, Chocolate and Coffee Bean Grinder...only because I was curious, and only because it just adds an extra flavor boost.

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TARA SABO

Workouts, healthy meals, fitness facts and fashion—I cover it all as it relates to living the fit life. I am a fitness director, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, running store manager, wife and mother.